[Tapia hut]

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2010-03-04T13:06:40Z

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The postcard shows tapia huts, also called ajoupa which were used by the Amerindians and later, the East Indians. The walls of these huts are made from a mixture of clay, grass, cow dung and water while the roof is usually made from carat or palm leaves. The postcard addressed to Miss Barbara Sincerbeaux. Affixed to the postcard is a 10 cents Venezuelan postage stamp.

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Colour: Sepia; Style: Landscape; Other: Bordered, Divided
Funding for this project has been provided by Mrs. Irma E. Goldstraw.

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Trinidad and Tobago, Postcards, Huts, Local term-- Ajoupa

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